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Middle East news — September 17, 2026 - Page 5

Publications tagged with Middle East published on September 17, 2026 (UTC). This is a fixed calendar-day archive. Page 5 of 6.

138 publications

  2. WorldRegulatorsMiddle EastEarth

    Yemen Shoots Down Saudi Fighter Jets, Denies Targeting Mecca

    The Yemeni Armed Forces have shot down a Saudi F15 warplane and intercepted two others using locally made surface-to-air missiles. The incidents occurred in response to over 450 Saudi air strikes this week targeting various Yemeni provinces. Yemen denies Saudi allegations of targeting Mecca, stating that their operations focus on oil facilities and military bases.
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  6. WorldBillRegulatorsMiddle EastIsrael

    Russian Satellites Aided Iranian Strike on US Base in Saudi Arabia

    CNN reports that Russia deployed 14 military satellites over a U.S. military base in Saudi Arabia, providing Iran with intelligence that helped it carry out a precision attack. The strike, which occurred on March 27, resulted in significant damage, including the destruction of an AWACS aircraft. U.S. officials believe that Russia may have shared the satellite data with Iran, enabling more accurate targeting.
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  7. SportsMiddle EastAmerican Football

    Drew Doughty Named Captain of Los Angeles Kings

    The Los Angeles Kings have announced that defenseman Drew Doughty will be the team's 15th captain, succeeding Anze Kopitar who retired after 20 seasons. Doughty, a second-overall pick in the 2008 draft, has spent his entire 18-year career with the Kings and has been an alternate captain since 2016-17. He has won two Stanley Cups with the team and was named the Norris Trophy winner in 2016. Doughty will be joined by forwards Artemi Panarin and Adrian Kempe, and defenseman Mikey Anderson as alternate captains.
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  9. WorldMiddle EastCommodities

    Spain Boosts Electricity Network Investment, Launches Anti-Blackout Mechanism

    The Spanish government has significantly increased its investment in electricity networks to over 17,000 million euros. This includes the launch of a new anti-blackout mechanism, a capacity market, which aims to ensure reliable electricity supply. The measure, approved by the Ministry for the Ecological Transition and Demographic Challenge, follows Brussels' approval and is published in the Official State Gazette (BOE). It establishes a centralized, peninsula-wide capacity market with different types of auctions to cover firm power needs.
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  11. PoliticsMiddle EastUkraineConflict

    Russian Drones Thwart Enemy in Zaporizhzhia

    Russian attack drones, including those from the 61st Marine Infantry Regiment, have successfully disrupted enemy preparations and destroyed their positions in the Zaporizhzhia region. The drones, part of the Eastern Group of Forces, have been used to thwart enemy attempts to halt the Russian Army's advance, destroy enemy personnel and command points, and neutralize enemy drone control posts.
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  12. WorldMiddle East

    Fuel Prices Exceed 100 TL in Turkey

    Fuel prices in Turkey have reached a historic high, exceeding 100 Turkish Liras (TL) per liter for the first time. This follows consecutive increases over several days, with diesel prices rising by around 6.5 TL on September 15 and gasoline prices increasing by 3.20 TL on September 12. The latest increase of over 4 TL pushed diesel prices above the 100 TL mark. Motor fuel prices are now 100.27 TL in Istanbul, 101.37 TL in Ankara, and 101.66 TL in Izmir.
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  14. WorldRegulatorsProtestMiddle East

    Turkey Moves Parachute Brigade Near Samos Amid Tensions with Greece

    Turkey has moved a Parachute Brigade from Hozat to Soke near Samos, bringing the unit closer to the Aegean Sea. The move comes amidst increased tensions between Athens and Ankara over various issues in the Aegean. Turkish media outlets have presented the transfer as a response to recent Greek moves, such as the agreement with Israel on the 'Shield of Achilles' and Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis' visit to Kastelorizo. The 51st Parachute Brigade, consisting of around 2,000 soldiers, is now stationed in Soke, joining other military forces already present on Turkey's western coasts.
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  15. WorldMiddle EastWeather

    Climate Change Blamed for Deadly Nepal-China Border Floods

    Over 20 international experts agree that human-driven climate change significantly contributed to the catastrophic August flooding on the Nepal-China border. The disaster, which claimed over 1,400 lives and left thousands missing, was not caused by a single extreme weather event but rather a 'compound crisis' shaped by long-term warming, glacier retreat, permafrost thaw, and geological instability. Some argue that wealthy nations' failure to address climate change shares blame for the devastation.
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  16. WorldMiddle EastPublic HealthHealthcare

    Gaza's Health Crisis: Fuel Shortages Threaten Hospitals Amidst Israeli Blockade

    Gaza's health sector is on the brink of collapse due to severe fuel shortages, with over 70% of hospital generators out of service. Hospitals are struggling to treat a surge of injured patients, with most injuries being bone fractures. The Israeli blockade is preventing the entry of essential medical supplies and equipment, leading to a 'health genocide' according to Gaza's Ministry of Health. The international community is urged to intervene immediately.
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  17. WorldLegislationJudiciaryMiddle East

    Kyrgyzstan Introduces Fines for Personal Data Leaks

    In Kyrgyzstan, the Jogorku Kenesh has approved amendments introducing fines for leaking personal data. For individuals, the fine is 2,500 soms, for officials 10,000 soms, and for companies 65,000 soms. For repeated violations, the fine for legal entities can reach up to 120,000 soms. Separate fines are established for violations related to children's data and special categories of personal data, with fines for companies reaching up to 140,000 soms for repeated violations. The law also imposes fines for illegal cross-border transfer of personal data.
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  18. PoliticsRegulatorsMiddle East

    Belarus Celebrates Day of National Unity

    President Lukashenko awarded state honors to distinguished individuals ahead of the Day of National Unity. He emphasized the importance of September 17, 1939, when the Belarusian Soviet Socialist Republic (BSSR) regained control of its western territories, unifying the Belarusian people. The head of state noted that the holiday has become a significant part of the national calendar, alongside Victory Day and Independence Day. Various officials and public figures also expressed their views on the importance of the holiday.
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  20. PoliticsBillLegislationElectionsMiddle East

    Senator Hontiveros Urges Senate to Resume Anti-Political Dynasty Bill Deliberations

    Senator Risa Hontiveros appealed to her colleagues during a plenary session to resume consideration of the Anti-Political Dynasty Bill. This follows a directive from the Supreme Court for Congress to enact such a law. Hontiveros noted that the bill has already undergone committee hearings and reached plenary deliberations. She urged senators to debate and vote on the bill, stating that disagreements are part of the legislative process.
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  21. SportsMiddle East

    Doctors Remove Sewing Needles from Teen's Abdomen

    In the Khanty-Mansi Autonomous Okrug, surgeons successfully removed two five-centimeter sewing needles from the abdomen of a 17-year-old girl. The girl had accidentally inserted them into her abdomen several years ago while playing with sewing supplies as a child. She had been living with the needles undetected until she recently complained of abdominal discomfort. Doctors discovered the needles during an examination, with one having migrated to the abdominal cavity and the other remaining in the subcutaneous fat. Both needles were safely removed, and the patient's life is no longer at risk.
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  24. WorldMiddle East

    First Kaplan APC for Indonesia Successfully Tested

    The first Kaplan Armored Personnel Carrier (APC), also known as Harimau APC, developed for the Indonesian Army's 30-ton class requirement, has successfully completed initial acceptance tests. The vehicle was manufactured at FNSS facilities following a development and production agreement between PT Pindad and FNSS. The Kaplan ZPT project aims to meet the Indonesian Army's need for a tracked armored personnel carrier.
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